Specialist, Internal Communications

LOCATION: The vacancy being posted is a WWF International vacancy, even though the position might be hosted in a local office, WWF International still exclusively handles their own vacancies, for this reason please do not contact the local offices.

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That's why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Enable the WWF mission through driving a strong, inspiring, compelling and strategic communications approach to ensure and support conservation impact in line with the strategic priorities of WWF International.
• To drive strategic communications to the Network, Governing bodies, International Secretariat, and leadership in support of WWF International strategic priorities.
• To drive the strategic alignment on articulating consistent external positions on emerging issues across the Network.
• To ensure a coherent 'One WWF, One Voice' by integrating and supporting the communications, media, and brand functions across WWF International and supporting these services to the network (offices in over 90 countries).
• To engage targeted audiences across the globe to accelerate conservation impact, influence decision makers and to build the WWF brand.
• To facilitate and coordinate the development and alignment to a global communications strategy.
• To provide common technology platforms, Network-wide, to enable communication with key audiences.
• To provide a Centre of Excellence to the Network and convene the Communications Community in terms of communications practice.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The Specialist, Internal Communications supports the internal communication needs of WWF International. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering clear, engaging, communications that help staff understand, embrace, and contribute to the multi-year strategic plan and priorities. Working closely with the Manager, Internal Communications and other stakeholders, the role ensures consistent messaging, effective use of internal channels, and alignment with WWF's strategic priorities and cultural values.

3 Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal communication strategies that promote awareness, understanding, and engagement with WWF's strategic priorities.
• Develop and deliver tailored content across internal channels (e.g., intranet, newsletters, internal events, Viva Engage) to support change initiatives and operational updates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather insights and translate complex transformation topics into clear, accessible narratives.
• Coordinate messaging and content calendars to ensure timely and consistent communication across the organization.
• Assist in managing internal campaigns and events that foster transparency, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose and values.
• Support communication strategies designed to enhance employee engagement and culture development at WWF International.
• Contribute to the development of communication toolkits, templates, and guidelines to support consistent messaging across departments.
• Monitor feedback and engagement metrics to assess communication effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support the internal communications community by sharing best practices and helping build communication capacity across teams.
• Ensure WWF's culture, values and key behaviours are promoted throughout the internal stories and updates.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• At least 3 years' relevant professional experience in communications, PR or internal communication.

Required Skills and Competencies.

• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Experience working with design tools e.g. Photoshop, Canva is desirable

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

WWF Senior Leadership, Global Communications Division colleagues, network communications focal points

External.

Content production agencies, suppliers and partners where relevant

Please upload you
r covering letter and CV in English.
Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 26 October 2025

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.